COURSE SYLLABUS


COURSE TITLE:
Accounting I

INSTRUCTOR:
Miss Orlando, Room 7
Stafford High School

COURSE DESCRIPTION:    
This course offers students the opportunity to learn how to keep accurate financial records for personal and business applications.  Students progress through the accounting cycle by learning how to analyze transactions, prepare financial statements, and interpret financial reports.  Students also learn about career and employment possibilities in the field of accounting, develop good work habits, and learn the importance of neatness and accuracy.  Students are introduced to automated accounting applications on the computer.

Topics to be covered include:


Class assignments will consist of individual assignments or group projects.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR:    
1. Students are expected to sit at their assigned seat for the start of the class.  Attendance will also be taken at this time.  
2. If you wish to speak, raise your hand and wait to be recognized.  If the public address system is on, you are required to remain quiet.
3. Passes will be given from class with discretion.  Abuse or misuse of a pass will result in a detention.
4. Students will work independently unless directed otherwise by the instructor.  
5. Anything that is NOT your original work will result in loss of credit.
6. Notebooks, workbooks and textbooks will be inspected with or without announcement.  
7. Assignments meant for homework are to be done as such; work not completed for the next day’s class will result in a zero.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:    
Students must have the following at each and every class session:  course textbook, a sharpened pencil, a black or blue pen, eraser, and a notebook/binder.



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GRADING:
Student’s grades are based on the following:

1. Classroom Assignments , Tests and Quizzes          90%
2. Notebook                                                            5%
3. Attendance/Participation                                       5%

TOTAL                                                                    100%    

In the event of absence or extenuating circumstances, the student must make the work within (5) days.  Any work not completed in a timely manner will result in a lower grade.

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE:    
You will be asked to stop disruptive behavior once.  Two detentions will be issued if the behavior continues.  In addition, a phone call will be made to your parent/guardian so that they are aware of your behavior and the action taken.

I have read and understand the expectations for Accounting I.




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